{"product_id":"hobby-master-ha1981-1-72-mcdonnell-douglas-f-4g-wild-weasel-usaf-37th-tfw-563rd-tfs-69-7582-george-afb-1980s","title":"Hobby Master HA1981 1:72 McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel USAF 37th TFW 563rd TFS 69-7582 George AFB 1980s","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA highly detailed 1:72 scale diecast representation of a United States Air Force McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel operated by the 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron during the 1980s.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released as part of the Hobby Master Air Power Series, HA1981 depicts aircraft 69-7582 of the 37th Tactical Fighter Wing while based at George Air Force Base in California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe F-4G Wild Weasel was developed to locate, identify and suppress hostile radar-guided air defence systems. Operating in some of the most heavily defended airspace encountered by the United States Air Force, Wild Weasel crews were tasked with detecting enemy radar emissions and attacking surface-to-air missile sites before they could threaten accompanying strike aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAircraft 69-7582 was originally manufactured as an F-4E before being converted to the specialised F-4G configuration. During the early to mid-1980s it served with the 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron and 37th Tactical Fighter Wing at George Air Force Base, one of the principal centres for USAF Wild Weasel operations and training.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model recreates the aircraft in its distinctive Southeast Asia-style camouflage, combining dark green, tan and lighter green upper surfaces with a contrasting underside. Prominent USAF national markings, individual aircraft numbers and unit insignia are reproduced across the airframe, together with the specialised external stores associated with the suppression of enemy air defence role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from the successful F-4E Phantom II, the F-4G replaced the fighter's internal cannon with advanced radar detection and electronic warfare equipment. Its two-person crew consisted of a pilot and an Electronic Warfare Officer, who worked together to identify radar threats and direct anti-radiation missiles against hostile emitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hobby Master release is particularly appealing to collectors of Cold War aviation, electronic warfare aircraft and United States Air Force Phantoms. The model features extensive diecast construction, detailed front and rear cockpits beneath separately positionable canopies, removable external stores and accurately reproduced Wild Weasel equipment. It is supplied with its original Hobby Master presentation display stand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hobby Master\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e HA1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/strong\u003e McDonnell Douglas F-4G Wild Weasel Phantom II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 69-7582\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnit:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Air Force 563rd Tactical Fighter Squadron\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37th Tactical Fighter Wing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suppression of Enemy Air Defences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre \/ Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e George Air Force Base, California\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperator \/ Country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Air Force \/ United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:72\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRange:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air Power Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight diecast metal with quality sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authentic USAF 563rd TFS and 37th TFW markings, Southeast Asia-style camouflage, detailed front and rear cockpits, separately positionable canopies, specialised Wild Weasel equipment, removable external stores, detailed landing gear and original presentation display stand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eModel Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5\" or 26.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth (Wingspan):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.25\" or 15.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Fair (5\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel is in good condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose section just in front of the cockpit is wobbly and appears to have had a repair in the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome accessories have previously been glued, with glue residue present on the joining ends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevious gluing has caused wear to the underside areas where the accessories slot in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger missiles will require additional support to stay securely in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlight paint lose to the topside of the nose pitot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome other wear marks are present; please see all imagery provided for a clear view of the defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Excellent (8\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox is in excellent condition overall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome general wear is present around the edges and corners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. 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